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Insights from a conversation with first-year, first-generation college students at UC Santa Cruz

With research funding provided, in part, by a one-time award from the UC Office of the President as a result of SB1050/LCFF+, which was authorized by the California State legislature, undergraduate and graduate students in Professor Rebecca Covarrubias’ research lab facilitated a community conversation with first-year, first-generation college students on the cultural transition to UC Santa Cruz.

The research team shared several themes from their conversation, including what first-generation students:

Say about their college transition experience;

Gained from the conversation;

Want faculty and staff to know about their experiences; and

Recommend for improving these campus conversations.

Findings were compiled into this infographic and information booklets to share with students’ families and with university audiences, including faculty and staff.